The deadlift is the Grandaddy of all strength training movements. It’s a very basic, compound (multi-joint), ground-based exercise that builds full body strength. Performed correctly, this exercise can help you develop a crushing grip, solid core, strong back, thick traps, powerful legs, and protect your lower back from injury. However, if performed incorrectly it can lead to back injury, so learning the proper technique is a necessity!
This first video is the introduction to my series of training tutorials called “In Pursuit of The 600 Lb Deadlift”. It is one of my long term goals to be able to deadlift 600 lbs from the floor, and I’ll be sharing with you my progress along the way, as well as training tips, tricks, techniques, and program information, to help you build a stronger deadlift as well. This is a big goal for me, as I have never pulled that much from the floor before in my life, so I’ll be digging into my bag of strength building tips during this series of videos. Wish me luck, and if you’re interested in getting stronger definitely follow this one!
I’ll be posting a followup video soon, including some footage of my current max deadlift.
This next video is an excellent deadlift tutorial produced by Smitty of Diesel Crew. Smitty produces some excellent training videos, and this is no exception. In it he demonstrates key technical tips for the set-up and execution of the deadlift. I highly suggest you take a minute to check it out… it will really help you perfect your form:
Finally, here is a video I made with several deadlifts variations and progressions that we use in our programs. I will be making the full programs available on my site soon for you soon as well, and at GetLeanBook.com and GetStrongProgram.com. I know, it’s been a while getting these ready for you, but I’m almost done… honest! Meanwhile, check out the videos and every few weeks introduce an exercise variation to give your body a new training stimulus to respond to.
Building a stronger deadlift will carryover to greater full body strength. So be sure to include the deadlift in your training routine, but make absolutely certain you are performing it CORRECTLY! Coming soon I’ll be posting my follow-up to the “6 Pack Abs” series, as well as a couple of new body-weight exercises I’ve decided to take on… these ones are going to be fun (and really tough)!
Until next time, Stay Fit!
Josh
great article. deadlifts have become a staple of my workout program and i am happy with the results they give
An informative post.
People don’t realise how important deadlifts are. As you said there are so many benefits to it. Great back, shoulders and forearms. More importantly build dense and strong legs.
I do it a lot of the time, it has real world benefits too!
-Rick
Deadlifts are a very important part of a good workout routine. Almost as important as squats.